Carbon Neutral

What Does Carbon Neutral Mean?
To solve the problem of climate change, we all need to take account of our personal carbon emissions and make continued efforts to reduce them ourselves.

Being carbon neutral, or carbon neutrality, refers to a state whereby the CO2 produced by a person or process is exactly balanced by the amount of CO2 either offseted or sequestered by that person or process. So how can carbon neutrality be achieved? There are four main areas to look at: Limiting transport energy usage and emissions (walking, using bicycles or public transport, avoiding flying, using low-energy vehicles). Minimizing emissions from buildings, equipment, animals and processes. Using renewable energy sources for electricity and other energy, either directly by generating it (installing solar panels on the roof) or by selecting an approved green energy provider, and by using low-carbon alternative fuels such as sustainable bio-fuels. Offsetting the remaining emissions that cannot for the moment be avoided or generated from renewables in a responsible carbon project, or by buying carbon credits. Being carbon neutral is increasingly seen as good corporate or state social responsibility and a growing list of corporations and states are announcing dates for when they intend to become fully neutral.